My parents have an airfield here in SA where we have the national powered paragliding champs. YOu thought it was bad just having the sail - try strapping an engine to your back. They are very dangerous though and i strongly recommend staying away from powerlines. Two of our close friends died in october flying into igh voltage powerlines. Next time you want to fly try microlighting - a lot safer and just as fun :)

Why don't you come to South Africa and we'll teach you to fly a microlight?